Hertfordshire Constabulary has been placed in the highest category under a new national policing performance system, following an independent assessment by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services. The force has been assessed as Level One under the new Policing Performance System, the top category available and the position reserved for forces […]
Hundreds of runners, walkers and families came together for a memorable evening at Race the Light, a spectacular trail running event organised by Runaway Racing in partnership with the Chilterns Neuro Centre, raising well over £3,000 to support local people affected by MS, Parkinson’s and strokes. Held in the beautiful surroundings of Wendover Woods, the […]
Step back in time and discover the living traditions of Britain’s rich craft heritage at the Heritage Crafts Weekend, taking place on 25 and 26 July 2026 at Chiltern Open Air Museum. Across the two-day event, visitors can enjoy an extensive programme of live demonstrations celebrating historic and endangered crafts. Traditional skills on display will […]
Naomi MacKay found there was plenty to smile about – despite the Hard-Knock Life – when the touring production of Annie arrived at Milton Keynes Theatre. The much-loved musical continues its run until Saturday 26 July. If you want to feel old, just check out when the film Annie came out. Don’t worry, I’ve done […]
A sold out extravaganza of ballet and contemporary dance by the Acosta Dance Foundation heralded the start of The Vyne Theatre’s first music and dance festival in Berkhamsted on 18 July. The programme began with a dazzling display of costumes especially designed by Angela Laing of ‘Ballet Vogue’ for The Vyne Ballet Company. Modelled by […]
Dacorum Borough Council is investing £1.4 million through its Stronger Futures Programme to improve neighbourhoods, strengthen communities and create opportunities for residents across the borough. The investment will support a range of initiatives aimed at creating safer, more inclusive communities, improving local places and helping residents to thrive. Stronger Futures forms part of the Council’s […]
The Government has announced its decision on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Hertfordshire, confirming it will create four new unitary councils, subject to parliamentary approval. This means that from 1 April 2028 new authorities will take over responsibility for delivering the services currently provided by the county council and the district and borough councils in […]
Hertfordshire rejects police mega-force plans as PCC calls on new Prime Minister to scrap mergers. Hertfordshire residents have delivered a clear message to the Government that they do not want police force mergers in Hertfordshire. The Police and Crime Commissioner’s public consultation has now closed, with responses showing overwhelming opposition to proposals that could see […]
Berkhamsted’s Victoria C of E Infant and Nursery School has been described by Ofsted inspectors as a place where ‘pupils of all ages feel they belong and can flourish’ after being rated ‘strong’ for achievement, attendance and behaviour and its early years provision. Just 16% of schools have received the same rating for achievement since […]
This year, Herts Interpreting and Translation Service (HITS) is celebrating an incredible milestone: 25 years of breaking down language barriers and supporting the Dacorum community. What started as a small local project back in 2001 has grown into a national leader, recently surpassing one million professional bookings. HITS is managed by local charity Community Action […]
Extra patrols, targeted enforcement and partnership activity will be rolled out across Hertfordshire this summer as part of a renewed effort to tackle anti-social behaviour and improve safety in town centres and public spaces. Councils, community groups, charities and business groups are also being invited to apply for grant funding to improve safety in their […]
Spirit Youth Group’s presentation of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat proved to its enthralled audience what director, Becky Curtis had promised from this Cheddington theatre group – boundless energy, classic comedy, a little pathos and heaps of quirkiness. For the first time since Spirit’s formation 31 years ago this was a completely sung through event, […]